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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13198 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Xbox Series S for its affordability, compact size, and impressive performance, especially considering its price point. Many appreciate the ease of use and fast load times, along with the benefits of Xbox Game Pass. However, some users point out limitations in storage capacity and the lack of a disc drive as significant drawbacks. The console's resolution capabilities also receive mixed feedback.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big fan!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Never thought I’d be ok with a disc-less gaming console but it’s perfect! Small size fits perfect in where I put it, easy to use and has great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My oldest son didn't want the console at first but he's really enjoying it. Best part is I don't have to worry about disk being missing or scratched up, also can't beat the price. If you don't already own a xbox and not so it's attached to a disk drive this is your best option the disk drive is the only big difference between the two anyway

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Console

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great console, was lucky enough to find one a few months back and have no complaints at all. It’s fast and the graphics are amazing on this thing. I also love the new resume feature, saves time from having to start up the game all over again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Xbox offers an incredible gaming experience with its powerful hardware and amazing graphics. Whether you're into thrilling shooters, immersive RPGs, or friendly multiplayer games, the Xbox has something for everyone. Not to mention, it also serves as a complete entertainment hub, allowing you to stream movies, TV shows, and even play music. The controller feels comfortable in your hands, and the online gaming community is buzzing with excitement. Trust me, once you get your hands on an Xbox, you'll be in gaming heaven!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic console, would highly recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don't let people tell you otherwise, this is an amazing little piece of hardware. I already had a Xbox Series X and I wanted to add this one to my upstairs loft and it does not disappoint. Fast load times, 1440p resolution and 60fps are all possible with this console. I have my older games on an external drive so there is plenty of storage. For games that take advantage of the advanced features this console is capable of, I have installed on the internal storage. I already have the Segate 1TB expansion for my Series X and if there is a game I want to play upstairs, I simply plug it in to the Series S and away I go. The value to cost makes this console a must have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    X box series s

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great puchase for a great price! I git this as a christmas gift for my boyfriend and he loves it. It runs great and loads fast!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice system, but not as nice as the series X

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent if you have unlimited internet plan and can redownload whatever games you want to play at the moment since the hard drive is small, but it’s fast, and looks decent, however I’d recommend the series X instead and the 1tb expandable memory.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      We couldn't be happier to know you are enjoying your gaming sessions with your new Xbox Series S Console, and that you've found its performance to your liking. Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts! Proper storage management is key to a streamlined, optimized console experience, and we think we can help. Below you'll find our link to helpful resources built to guides users on how to best configure their storage capacity. Find everything you need, collected here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Husband loves

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband was shocked when he got this for his birthday. He plays nonstop!! Loves his new Xbox. It’s fast. Hardly any lagging compared to his old one. Very nice sleek design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and fast

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decided to upgrade to a new Xbox after having the OG One for five years. Had hoped to pick up a Series X, but figured a digital only box would work. Speed is fast and graphics look good. Enjoying the next gen features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast lil guy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect little xbox with some solid speed due to the SSD. I have recommended this to all my friends that dont wanna break the bank. Only problem is smaller storage, but the way i see it is "You cant play more than one game at a time".

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value Console

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very compact great for kids. Perfect traveler console fits easily in backpacks. Discless so dont have to worry about kids scratching disc. There is also a company out there that sales a attachable monitor called (xscreen) for the series S.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is well worth the money. A lot of earlier reviews said just wait and buy a series x, but I don’t agree. Graphics are great and it’s perfect as a Games Pass machine. Still prefer PS5, but this was only $300. Definitely worth purchasing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good console for the bare minimum

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're looking for a new console and don't care for 4K, don't care about a disc drive if you play your games digitally, and don't want to pay an extra $200 for the Series X, then get the Series S! The downside is there's only 364GB of useable storage out of a 512GB that it comes with so it's recommended to get an expansion card with the console but it runs faster and smoother than the Xbox One at least.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great console. Way faster than a last gen console. Better graphics,speed,and capabilities. Took me a few months to find one but finally did on the best buy website. Was worth the hunt. I would definitely suggest not skipping this console.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge upgrade from Xbox One

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this instead of the other one in the Xbox Series, because the other one was out of stock. But I am not disappointed with this purchase. It is conveniently small and portable with fast speeds compared to my old Xbox One.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Waited a long time for a series X to be available through Best buy but settled instead for the series S. Graphics and game play are definitely improved on the One but also falls short of the X. Storage fills up quite fast with the size of games and updates, to help this you need an additional ssd which brings th total cost in line with an X. Mostly happy with purchase, wish X had been available instead though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Console

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Xbox Series S is a great addition to the Xbox ecosystem. Super fast in general and small to fit any desk setup. Not to mention Xbox Game Pass is one of the best subscription services out there!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device is the perfect low cost xbox. It is a perfect gaming console to start off with and the small profile blends in seamlessly in any room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best choice

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I decided to get the Series S because I didn't want to wait for the Series X. I can say if you don't have a problem with low storage (350gbs) this console is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series-S

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Console, very good purchase and would totally recommend to friends. Works great after a month of use, and was easy to pick up. Terrible storage though, might want to get a hard drive such as a segate to make your storage better :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Jason,

      We're thrilled you are enjoying your time with your new Xbox Series S Console! Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate it. If you are looking for a little help when it comes to optimizing your storage space, we recommend the following link. Here, we've put together a collection of useful how-to guides, designed to assist our users in creating the perfect storage environment for their setup. Find all you need to maximize your space, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft